Diagnosi di IBD: Sintomi precoci, test chiave e cosa aspettarsi


It spotting IBD diagnosis early starts with paying attention to persistent gut signals. If you’ve had ongoing diarrhea, cramping or abdominal pain, blood in the stool, unintended weight loss, fatigue, or a feeling of incomplete evacuation for several weeks, talk with a clinician. While symptoms can come and go, timely evaluation is key to distinguishing inflammatory bowel disease from other causes and can shorten the path to a clear IBD diagnosis and appropriate care. Key tests in the IBD diagnosis process include colonoscopy, stool tests, blood work, and imaging. Colonoscopy is the gold standard because it allows direct visualization of the lining, biopsy sampling, and a precise distinction between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Stool tests help rule out infections and measure intestinal inflammation; fecal calprotectin is a useful marker that correlates with mucosal inflammation. Blood tests such as a complete blood count and inflammatory markers (like CRP) provide additional context, while imaging options such as MR enterography or CT enterography help assess small-bowel involvement and complications. Your care team will guide you on what tests you need, preparation steps, and what to expect during each procedure or scan. After testing, you can expect a focused discussion about your results, what they mean for an IBD diagnosis, and the next steps. Depending on findings, you may be referred to a gastroenterologist for ongoing disease management, potential biopsies, and a treatment plan that may include medications, lifestyle adjustments, and regular monitoring. If inflammation is confirmed, your clinician will outline surveillance strategies and trigger points for escalation of therapy. Keeping a record of symptoms, medications, and nutrition can help you and your care team track progress and refine your plan as your IBD diagnosis evolves. InnerBuddies offers a white-label Gut Health Operating System that can power gut-testing products for clinics and brands, bringing data-driven insights into the patient journey. Its Gut Microbiome Health Index provides a 0–100 score of overall gut health, developed in collaboration with EAFIT University in Colombia. The platform also features Bacteria Abundances and Bacteria Functions, showing how your microbiome compares to a healthy cohort across key taxa and metabolic pathways. Target Group Analysis helps tailor insights for specific groups, while Personalized Nutrition Advice and personalized probiotics/prebiotics recommendations translate microbiome data into practical steps. InnerBuddies also delivers gut test solutions directly to consumers. To explore the consumer options, visit the InnerBuddies microbiome test page, learn about ongoing support with the InnerBuddies gut health membership, or discuss partnerships on the InnerBuddies become a partner page.